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I ordered a Baron X-Bar handlebar for the VTX. Got back to assembling the Ninja 500 streetfighter project too.

This. It's worth it. I too am cheap but got a set for me and the wife. Can't imagine not having them. Wish I would have bought them years ago.

I have a Pilot and love it. I agree though the price seems way low for that mileage. I would at least check it out. It was a good year for those. Mileage is about 20 with mixed driving.

I had the exact same problem on my 954 and I did exactly what Bubba is suggesting. When I got mine apart, the contacts were in dire need of a cleaning! I cleaned them up, put on some dielectric grease and haven't had it happen again. Common issue on many sportbikes.

Howdy! Xenia rider here!

I recently bought a set of these for our trip to Indy for the Miracle Ride. If you are on the fence about getting a set, do it! Installation was very easy, sound quality is good and functionality is awesome. It's great if you commute as you can pair to your phone and stream anything (mps, iheartradio, pandora, songza, etc) and answer calls. I can take calls up to 70+ mph with no issues and everyone is surprised when I tell them I am on a bike. There is one drawback to these but it's a limitation of Bluetooth implementation on phones. These units will put priority for GPS but only if it's a stand alone GPS with Bluetooth. This means it will break into the intercom with turn by turn directions ONLY if it's a stand alone GPS. If you use your phone for directions, IT WILL NOT interrupt the intercom. This is due to phones sending the GPS audio over the same audio channels as your music or streaming. No phone yet sends the GPS audio via a secondary mono channel (similar to a handsfree device). I will say that this IS NOT a flaw in the Sena system but a flaw in how the navigation systems have been implemented via Bluetooth on smartphones. We did find this slightly annoying as we had to turn off the intercom when we needed to use the GPS. Not that I minded too much when I had to turn the wife off for a bit! (I'm kidding, mostly...) This minor inconvenience is far out weighed by how well these work. The battery life (like others have stated) is that good. With the newest update, it now allows you to share music and adds a the ability to pair with other brands, which is a huge plus. It's about time they compatibility with other brands. After one week with these, I wondered why it took so long for me to buy a set.

Congrats on completing the degree! I don't have any good leads in this area however you might want to check out the Charlotte, NC area. It is booming with tech and engineering jobs. If you have any interest in aerospace, Huntsville, AL is a great location (plus better weather!). Huntsville has a very low cost of living too. That's all I have to offer.:smilieRR:

Welcome from just up the road in Xenia!

Normally I would agree with you. However this opportunity may really be worth it. It's on the north side so we could live in WI.

This is the plate I got randomly last fall!

I work in Miamisburg at the old Huffy building (a test of your local business knowledge!). We might be moving to the Chicago area in the new future. My division got sold off last November and if I want to keep my position, we have to move. I will try to keep the rubbing to absolute minimum!

Thanks Gunner. I didn't want to rub anyone the wrong way... wait, that doesn't exactly sound right!

I am the husband. I joined last year after I lurked for a good while. I didn't have much time to post last year after I joined due to a very hectic work schedule and finding out our first child is on its way! She has been working to put this together for quite some time and just wanted to extend the invitation to everyone in the Dayton area. I suggested she post something here as it would be a good way to reach the best audience. This is the only forum on which it has been posted. I will be helping out and riding the route to support any riders / drivers that may need assistance. We are donating our time to make this happen for the American Legion. And yes, she does ride! She took over my Ninja EX500 so I went out and bought a CBR 954RR last fall just a few weeks before we found out we were expecting...

Thanks! You mean I am not supposed to wear flip-flops, a t-shirt and cargo shorts? I never ride without it. I don't allow passengers to ride without it either. I trust myself but not the other drivers...